Writing Television Sitcoms (revised)
| Author | : Evan S. Smith |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 352 |
| Release | : 2009-12-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781101151624 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1101151625 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (625 Downloads) |
Download or read book Writing Television Sitcoms (revised) written by Evan S. Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-12-01 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of Writing Television Sitcoms features the essential information every would-be teleplay writer needs to know to break into the business, including: - Updated examples from contemporary shows such as 30 Rock, The Office and South Park - Shifts in how modern stories are structured - How to recognize changes in taste and censorship - The reality of reality television - How the Internet has created series development opportunities - A refined strategy for approaching agents and managers - How pitches and e-queries work - or don't - The importance of screenwriting competitions
